Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Angus/Fife

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Kinneuchar Inn

4.9

4.9 (82)

£41 and over

European

Kilconquhar

About the restaurant

The Kinneuchar Inn is a 17th-century pub and restaurant which champions great food in an intimate setting. We recently were awarded Best Local Restaurant in Scotland 2023 by The Good Food Guide.

We serve a daily changing 'a la carte' menu, based on ingredients sourced from the Balcaskie Estate and a handful of carefully curated partners. Our menus are seasonal and produce-led, aiming to highlight the quality of the ingredients.

Helmed by James Ferguson (formerly of The Connaught and East London eatery Beagle) and partner Alethea Palmer.

Top review

Calum

Dined 1 day ago

The food was incredible. It was an amazing evening celebrating our anniversary and we will definitely be back. The staff couldn’t be more friendly and the place was stunning. Can’t recommend enough.

The Townhouse Hotel Arbroath

4.8

4.8 (758)

£25 and under

Bistro

Arbroath

About the restaurant

Our restaurant is laid out with comfortable booths,
tables and window seats.

Our waiters and waitresses are only too happy to help, and will give recommendations if you don’t know what to eat!

Please note reservations from 8pm are for Cocktails and Drinks only.

Top review

Gillian

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Lovely meal, friendly and efficient service and made to feel very welcome!

Roo's Leap Montrose

4.7

4.7 (1982)

£25 and under

Australian

Montrose

About the restaurant

The Down-Under Dining Experience!

Roo’s Leap Restaurant already has a great reputation… fresh ingredients cooked to order, and a friendly efficient service with a laid back Aussie attitude.Whether you’re looking for a great night out or you just can’t be bothered cooking, we’re sure we’ll have just what you’re looking for.

So what’s on the Menu? Well although we have an Aussie theme you’ll be pleased to know that Australians don’t typically eat Ostrich or Kangaroo… so neither do you! We have a fantastic international menu including our wonderful prime steak burgers, various warm sandwiches, steaks, salads, pasta dishes and, of course, our special “barbied” meat, chicken and fish dishes. We also have a number of vegetarian options. Our menu has over 50 dishes to choose from!

Please note we are dog friendly in our lounge during lunch hours only.

Top review

Mark

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic lunch menu with great choices, excellent coffee, overall a very nice lunch, well worth a visit!

The Selkie

4.7

4.7 (932)

£25 and under

Café

Dundee

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Selkie. A family owned cafe bar.
Coffee, Cake and good wholesome food.

Top review

Susan

Dined today

Delicious food served promptly in a pretty restaurant!

Sol y Sombra Tapas Bar

4.7

4.7 (79)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Dundee

About the restaurant

Sol y Sombra has been Dundee’s most popular tapas bar since it opened in 2011. Born out of a love for Spanish food and culture, we have created a menu of fresh, authentic and simple tapas. The aim is to recreate the feel of a typical Spanish family meal, so everyone has to share and enjoy the meal as one.

Top review

Ruth

Dined today

A delicious atmospheric Christmas lunch with family. Service was first class.

The Ferry Selkie

4.7

4.7 (376)

£25 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Dundee

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Selkie. A family owned cafe bar. We look forward to serving you soon!

Top review

Carla

Dined 4 days ago

Great selection of dishes and faultless service. A fabulous dining experience

Sandbanks Brasserie

4.6

4.6 (306)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Dundee

About the restaurant

Serving up a flavoursome seaside dining experience by 2014 MasterChef: The Professionals Champion - Jamie Scott.

Top review

Lorraine

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Food was amazing. Jamie and Nick’s collaboration was perfect. So many delicious flavours that complimented each other and made each mouthful a delight.

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The Nest by The Giddy Goose

4.6

4.6 (25)

£25 and under

Scottish

Forfar

About the restaurant

Coming Soon! The Nest by The Giddy Goose

Cafe - Bistro - Bar

Top review

John

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

Lovely food and great service as always. The Biscoff Sticky Toffee pudding is worth a visit alone!

Taypark House Hotel

4.5

4.5 (617)

£25 and under

British

Dundee

About the restaurant

The original library and drawing room of Taypark House is the perfect home for our impressive restaurant. Each room enjoys uninterrupted views across the botanical gardens and the beautiful, shimmering River Tay. We've sympathetically restored these two rooms to highlight their original features, whilst adding our own modern vintage twist - like the hanging teapot lamps dangling from the ornate plaster ceiling, or the cluster chandelier with pretty, patterned lampshades draped from the central rose. It really is an incredible setting for delicious dining.

Our award winning chef Glenn Roach who has previously held 3 AA rosettes and now already earned 1 AA rosette with his take on home cooking looks to recrate classic dishes and lets the locally sourced produce speak for it self

Top review

Donna

Dined 2 days ago

The food was amazing and the staff very attentive. Lovely setting and great ambience.

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Experience

2 course Dinner

Experience

5 course tasting menu

Experience

2 course Lunch

The Saint

4.3

4.3 (1412)

£25 and under

British

St Andrews

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Saint Bar & Kitchen! Formerly St Andrews institution The West Port, the Saint has recently received an extensive renovation creating cosy, modern lounge areas and a refreshed, extensive garden area so you can enjoy whatever the Scottish weather throws your way.

Please note that our kitchen closes at 9pm so we cannot offer food after this time.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm
🐶 Dog-friendly
💡 Pub Quiz Thursdays at 7pm
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

*For Bookings Graduation week. Please get in touch via email- Sinners@the-saint-bar.co.uk*

Top review

Liz

Dined 1 day ago

The food was good when we got it. We waited about 50 minutes for our food but the manager did the right thing and without a complaint from us he deducted 25% off the bill. So that was the right thing to do. The restaurant wasn’t that busy but still a good atmosphere and nice vibe

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Experience

Hogmanay at The Saint

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